Thanks. It turns out that it is a wood duck chick and they are a protected species. I contacted a local wildlife rehab center and they were glad to take it. We even found out that they are open to the public for walking tours and picnics so I'll bring my kids back.
Just lost the one that was all mellow. He started trashing around and flipping over until I picked him up and petted him until he breathed his last.
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Yes I'm sad but if he was sick or hurt I'm glad I was there to hold him in his last moments. I'll hold a little funeral for him in the...
Thanks. I've been looking at all kinds of pictures in the last hour and I think they are wood ducklings. I've finally got them drinking water from the waterer. Still iffy on the feeder. One is very active and runs around if I come into the room while the other slightly bigger one is so mellow...
Help me PLEASE!!!!
Two day old (I'm guessing) ducklings were rescued from next to a busy road today by a couple of well meaning kids who took them to their teacher.... Who called... That's right ME!!!
I'm a chicken person. Not a duck owner. I've already got some chick starter for my new...